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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,545.14, 322,293.28 and 131,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,545.14, 322,293.28 and 131,571.82 is: 181,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,545.14 : 322,293.28 = 131,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,545.14/322,293.28 = 131,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,545.14x = 322,293.28 × 131,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,545.14x = 42,404,713,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,713,423.37/233,545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,569.67

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